Chapter 395: Eighty-Eighth Floor, Quadrant of Decay (1)
[Resist the approaching Forces of Decay.]
“You can cross it? Are you sure?” Ha Hee-Jeong asked with a look of uncertainty, so I nodded without hesitation.
“I am.”
This wasn’t something I would act on blindly. Even before the trial, I had suspected I could cross the barrier, and I had confirmed that suspicion as soon as I laid eyes on it.
The translucent barrier, forged from some strange force, was impervious to any normal attack. With divinity, though, I could pass through it easily.
It even occurred to me that the tower had designed it so that a climber blessed with divine power could act as an intermediary among the species.
Technically, I could break through it by force as well, but that would be an unnecessary waste of energy. It would require too much effort and serve no real purpose.
After all, the enemies would emerge from every portal. Each species fought differently enough that there was no need to mix strategies. Wherever they fell short, I could fill the gap.
“I’ll still have Earth take on the bulk of the waves, just like we planned. But first, I want to check the other races.”
“Oh.” Ha Hee-Jeong nodded, immediately grasping my intent.
“All right.”
The murmuring around us had grown louder. Not just from the Kosharks, but from the Turinas, the Subrens, and even our own climbers. All of them were trying to make sense of my sudden decision.